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Helen Evosirch, 80, of Clarksville, died Monday, January 18, 2010, in her home.

She was born November 15, 1929, in Portersville, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Nellie Barron Penjamin.

Mrs. Evosirch grew up in Mather and was a graduate of Jefferson-Morgan High School, Class of 1947.

She was a homemaker and at one time worked at Greenway Manufacturing in Waynesburg.

Mrs. Evosirch was a member of St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church in Clarksville.

On June 27, 1953, she married Rudy Evosirch, who died February 21, 2004.

Surviving are two daughters, Michelle Evosirch of Mather and Diane Checonsky and husband Paul of Grand Junction, Colo.; a son, Thomas Evosirch and wife Susan of Winchester, Va.; five grandchildren, who were the world to her; a sister, Claudia Hawley and husband John of Columbia Station, Ohio; several nieces and nephews, who will have many memories of the good times they shared with her; and several adopted grandsons that were friends of Rudy, who loved her goodies, which meant a lot to her. They were always there for "GA."

She also leaves behind her loving dog, Blackie.

Deceased is a brother, Thomas Penjamin.

Kathryn Ullom Hinerman

Kathryn Ullom Hinerman, 96, of Aleppo Township, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

She was born August 10, 1913, in Aleppo Township, a daughter of the late Robert and Ida Moore Ullom.

Mrs. Hinerman was a lifelong resident of Aleppo Township, where she attended Aleppo High School.

She had worked several years at the former Cameron Clay Products Factory in Cameron, W.Va.

On October 11, 1930, she married Albert (Ed) Hinerman, who died November 4, 1990.

Surviving are a son, William K. Hinerman of Waynesburg; two grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, David Clair Ullom of Kittanning.

Deceased are three brothers, Robert (Doc), Rex and James Warren Ullom; and six sisters, Olive Miller, Nell Pounds, Edna Nichols, Pauline Jones, Norma Jean McCracken and Margaret Riffle.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Greene County Humane Society, 183 Jefferson Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370.

Leonard Martof

Leonard (Leo) Martof, 85, of East Brainerd, Tenn., formerly of Crucible, died Saturday, January 16, 2010, in his home.

He was born November 6, 1924, in Crucible, a son of the late Michael and Mary Bandish Martof.

Mr. Martof served his country in World War II as a sergeant with the 34th Bomb Group in Europe and also participated in relief efforts after the war.

He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6303 in Greensboro.

After the war, he married Elizabeth Margetich, who died in 1988.

Mr. Martof worked at the U.S.S. Robena Mine, Chrysler Corp. and retired from General Motors in Lordstown, Ohio, where he worked as a machinest/machine repair person and was a member of UAW Local 1112.

Surviving are two sons, Jim Martof and wife Edie of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Tom Martof of Salem, Ohio; six grandchildren; two brothers, Edward Martof of Masury, Ohio, and Lorence Martof of Florida; and a sister, Frances Skavarch of Florida.

Deceased are four brothers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church for Haitian Relief, 8451 East Brainerd Road., Chattanooga, TN., 37421.

Paul E. Davis

Paul E. Davis, 61, of Waynesburg, formerly of Amity, died Friday, January 22, 2010, in his home.

He was born November 29, 1948, in Washington, a son of the late Paul E. and Ida Steele Davis.

He attended Washington High School.

Mr. Davis was a retired maintenance worker for V-Bat Plastics in Washington.

He was a U.S. Army veteran who served two tours of duty in Vietnam.

Mr. Davis was a member of American Legion Post 330, Veterans of Foreign Wars 4793 and Disabled American Veterans 123, all in Waynesburg. He was also a member of Washington Independent Club and Waynesburg Eagles Aerie 589.

Surviving are three sons, Steven M. Davis of Sycamore, Christopher Davis of Washington and Paul E. Davis Jr. of Waynesburg, and two grandchildren.

Richard C. Hawkins

Richard C. Hawkins, 95, died Monday, January 18, 2010, in Malcolm Randall Veterans Hospital in Gainesville, Fla.

He was born August 31, 1914, in Waynesburg, a son of Ernest L. and Charlotte Addleman Hawkins.

After graduation from Jefferson High School, he attended Waynesburg College.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II. He was a prisoner of war in the Philippines and Japan for three years. Even though these years were difficult, he continued to be cheerful and sociable. He was an inspiration to everyone.

Mr. Hawkins enjoyed his employment at S.C. Johnson Wax Co. as a sales representative for many years and retired to Beverly Hills, Fla., in 1985.

After retirement, he enjoyed golf and other social activities.

Survivors include a daughter, Caryl Jean Hawkins of Denver, Colo.; a son, Richard E. (Teresa T.) Hawkins of Birmingham, Ala.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters Charlotte A. McCarrell of Washington, Sara C. Roberts of Media and Margaret H. Bower of Boynton Beach, Fla., and a brother, James F. Hawkins of Waynesburg.

Deceased are his beloved wife, Sara, who died July 9, 2003, after 58 years of marriage, and brothers and sisters Joseph C. Hawkins, Earl L. Hawkins, Lena C. Hawkins, Virginia H. Harshman and J. Willis Hawkins.

Charles R. Hickman

Charles R. "Chuck" Hickman, 61, of Sycamore, died at 10:20 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2010, in his home, following a lingering illness.

He was born Friday, March 19, 1948, in Washington, a son of the late Sidney E. Hickman and Mabel E. Mitchell Hickman.

Mr. Hickman was affiliated with West Union Presbyterian Church and enjoyed woodworking.

He worked as a custodian for 20 years with Central Greene School District, retiring in 2005.

Surviving is his wife, Monna Scott Hickman, whom he married on November 27, 1968.

Also surviving are a daughter, Mariam Hickman of Sycamore; two sons, Eric Hickman and Sidney S. Hickman, both of Sycamore; four grandchildren, Cooper Hickman, Gertrude Hickman, Jacob Hickman and Izabella Hickman; a sister, Paulette Knox of Claysville; two brothers, Robert Hickman of Washington and Edwin Hickman of New Kensington; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are a sister, Betty Jean Shriver; and two brothers, James and William Hickman.

Jean Zimmerman

Mrs. Jean Zimmerman, age 89, of Concord, Ga., formerly of Waynesburg, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Providence Healthcare in Thomaston, Ga.

She was born July 6, 1920 in Wheeling, W,Va., to the late Merle Thomas Ochsenbein and Irene Mount Ochsenbein.

She enjoyed painting and was an amateur archeologist. She was a former board member of the Greene County Humane Society, a member of the First Christian Church, the Greene County Museum in Waynesburg and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, James B. Zimmerman and her twin sister, Jane Dydek.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dick and Cynthia Zimmerman of Concord, Ga. and George and Rhonda Zimmerman of Lawrenceville, Ga.

She is also survived by four grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the hour of service on Friday, February 5, 2010 at Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc., located at 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, Pa. 15370, with the Rev. Bill McDonald officiating. Burial will be in Greene Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg.

Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.